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Nurse salary in Vienna: can you afford rent?

A Nurse in Vienna typically earns €32,000€59,000/year, with a median around €42,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,200/month.

Affordability verdict

Manageable

At a typical Nurse salary of €42,000/year, spending on median Vienna rent (€1,200/mo) would take up 34% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.

Nurse salary range in Vienna

€32,000

Entry level

lower quartile

€42,000

Typical

median estimate

€59,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Vienna.

How much rent can a Nurse afford?

25% of income (comfortable)€875/mo
30% of income (standard)€1,050/mo
35% of income (stretch)€1,225/mo
Median Vienna rent€1,200/mo

Rent landscape in Vienna

€750

Budget

cheapest 10%

€1,200

Median

most common

€2,000

Premium

top 10%

1-bedroom equivalent. Statistik Austria Wohnen-Mikrozensus (2023) + WienWohnen market data · 2023–2024

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Nurse earn in Vienna?

A Nurse in Vienna typically earns between €32,000 and €59,000/year, with a median around €42,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.

Can a Nurse afford to live in Vienna?

At a typical Nurse salary of €42,000/year, median Vienna rent (€1,200/month) takes up 34% of gross income — above the 30% guideline but not unusual in this market. Budget options in Vienna start around €750/month.

How much rent can a Nurse afford in Vienna?

On a median Nurse salary of €42,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,050/month. Compared to Vienna's median rent of €1,200/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.

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